Lamont Butler did not hear his name called during the 2025 NBA Draft, but the former Kentucky point guard will get a shot to an NBA roster. Mark Zeigler of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports ...

Lamont has absolutely earned this opportunity.” Butler started in all 27 games in which he appeared and was among the midseason finalists for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year and was a part ...

Butler was perfect from the field that day, making all 10 of his shots, including a 6-for-6 showing beyond the 3-point arc. After this year's draft ended, he signed a two-way contract with Atlanta.

Butler ended his college career as the starting point guard for the Wildcats. He averaged 11.4 points and 4.3 assists while shooting 39.1% from behind the arc in his lone season with Kentucky.